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Phosphatidylserine For Alzheimer's Disease


    Phosphatidylserine was first tried as a treatment for alzheimer's disease in the late 1980's. Italian studies found the substance increased alertness and mood in alzheimer patients. Phosphatidylserine, 300 grams daily, modestly improves memory and thinking[146-147]. Phosphatidylserine is most effective in the early stages of alzheimer's disease [148]. The effects of phosphatidylserine on cognition lastabout 8 to 16 weeks and then taper off [149]. However, phosphatidylserine improves the ability of patients to perform activities of daily living for periods up to 2 months [150]. Most studies have used phosphatidylserine in doses of 100 milligrams, given three times daily.